Inventory Specialist at Nexus Manteno, IL

Inventory Specialist – Nexus Employment Solutions (Manteno, IL)

Weekly pay. Shift: 1st. Pay: $19.50 – $20.00.

• Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound and outbound materials moving between the warehouse and production floor.
• Verify that all materials issued to production align with the Bill of Materials (BOM) and that correct quantities, item codes, and descriptions are used.
• Record lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities for all materials issued to and returned from production.
• Maintain traceability for every ingredient and packaging component used in each batch or run, ensuring complete compliance with SQF, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.
• Identify and isolate any materials with incorrect labeling, expired dates, or quality concerns, escalating issues immediately to Quality or Production Management.
• Update the company’s ERP or inventory management system in real‑time to reflect all movements of raw and finished materials.
• Support periodic cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.
• Verify product staging and line setups against production schedules and recipes prior to each run.
• Communicate proactively with line leads and production supervisors regarding shortages, substitutions, or material discrepancies.
• Monitor material usage throughout production shifts and reconcile variances between actual consumption and system usage.
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of all return materials, partial pallets, and unused items before returning them to inventory.
• Support coordination of material changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate inventory adjustments.
• Track and communicate yield variances or unusual usage patterns to the Inventory or CI teams for investigation.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse, production, or inventory control (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including FIFO rotation, lot control, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally across departments.

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching overhead, and moving between office and production areas.
• Must be able to work in cold environments when verifying or handling ingredients.
• Regular use of computer systems for data entry and reporting (≈50% of shift).
• Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.